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Suggest Remedies For Toe Nail Fungal Infection

A dermatologist prescribed Ketoconazole cream 2% when I had a fungus under my large toenail. I was told to apply this often. In reading about the cream, I do not see any use for this prescription to treat a toe fungus. Should I toss this, or is it useful in other areas? YYYY@YYYY Thank You!
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
Miconazole cream is well indicated in the treatment of onchomycosis(nail fungi).However, due to poor penetration, an association with a systemic antifungi like griseofulvin or fluconazole or any other anti-fungi may be recommended.This however is a judgment to be made by your treating Doctor after examination.
I will suggest you use the cream as prescribed and if no improvement, you see the Doctor for an association with a systemic agent.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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Suggest Remedies For Toe Nail Fungal Infection

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Miconazole cream is well indicated in the treatment of onchomycosis(nail fungi).However, due to poor penetration, an association with a systemic antifungi like griseofulvin or fluconazole or any other anti-fungi may be recommended.This however is a judgment to be made by your treating Doctor after examination. I will suggest you use the cream as prescribed and if no improvement, you see the Doctor for an association with a systemic agent. Hope this will help Best regards